Fascia Installation and Repair in Boardman, Ohio
Rotten or damaged fascia boards replaced along the edge of the roof, so the gutters have something solid to hang from.
What's included
- Rotten fascia boards replaced
- New fascia installed
- Gutters re-hung on solid board
- The roof edge checked while we're there
- Free quote before any work starts
Signs you need fascia installation & repair
What you might notice from the ground, or from inside the house.
- Soft, rotten or crumbling wood behind the gutter
- Peeling or blistered paint along the roof edge
- Gutters pulling away from the house
- Gaps where birds or animals are getting in
What the fascia does
The fascia is the board along the edge of the roof, behind the gutter. It closes off the ends of the rafters and carries the weight of a gutter full of water and, in winter, ice. When it rots, the gutter comes loose and water gets into the edge of the roof.
Why it rots
Almost always water: a gutter that overflows or leaks, or a roof edge that lets water run behind the gutter. Replacing the board without fixing the cause just rots the new one, so we look at the gutter and the edge of the roof as well.
Repair or replace
Short rotten sections can be cut out and replaced. Where the rot runs the length of the house, new fascia along the whole run is the better job, and it's the time to put the gutters back up properly.
Fascia, soffit and drip edge
The edge of a roof is made of a few parts that work together. The fascia is the board facing out, carrying the gutter. The soffit closes the underside of the overhang and often lets air into the attic. The drip edge is a strip of metal along the edge of the roof that sends water into the gutter instead of behind it.
When any one of them fails, the others usually suffer. That's why we look at the whole roof edge, not just the board that's visibly rotten.
Rot you can't see
Many houses have their fascia wrapped in aluminum. It looks tidy, but water that gets behind the wrap can rot the wood underneath out of sight, until the gutter starts to pull away. We check the board itself, not just the cover.
Keeping animals out
A rotten or broken fascia board leaves gaps at the edge of the roof, and birds, squirrels and other animals use them to get into the attic. Sound fascia and soffit close those gaps.
Check your roof edge from the ground
- Peeling or blistered paint along the edge
- Dark stains or streaks behind the gutter
- A gutter that's pulling away or no longer straight
- Gaps, holes or chewed wood at the corners
- Birds or animals going in and out at the edge of the roof
Water coming in right now? Call 330-531-1296. The phone is answered day and night.
When in the year
Spring through fall, usually alongside gutter work. Fall is a good time to catch it, before a winter of ice hangs off a weak board.
How to get started with fascia installation & repair
Four steps. The quote is free and there is no obligation.
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Call or send the form
Tell us what the roof is doing and where the property is. Photos of the problem help if you can take them from the ground safely.
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We look at the roof
We see what is actually going on before anything is priced, and tell you what we found in plain words.
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You get a free quote
The work and the price, before anything starts. Homeowners can ask about financing at the same time.
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We do the work
We book the job in and do it. If the weather turns on the day, we would rather move it than rush it.
Where we do fascia installation & repair
Roofing for Boardman, Girard, Canfield, Poland, Austintown, Struthers, Campbell, Liberty, Hubbard and Niles, and out as far as Mosquito Creek Lake, Lowellville, East Liverpool and Akron.
Related work
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Gutter Repair & Installation
Gutters repaired, maintained and installed, so the water off your roof goes where it should instead of into the fascia and the foundation.
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Roof Repair
Leaks, missing shingles, failed flashing and storm damage, found and fixed on shingle and metal roofs across the Mahoning Valley.
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Residential Roofing
Roofing for houses across the Mahoning Valley: new shingle and metal roofs, repairs, and the gutters, chimneys and skylights that go with them.
Questions about fascia installation & repair
Can you replace just the rotten section?
Yes, if the rot is in one place. If it runs the whole length, we'll recommend replacing the run.
Do I need new gutters with new fascia?
Not always. If the gutters are sound, we re-hang them on the new board.
What causes fascia to rot?
Water, almost always from the gutter or the roof edge. We fix the cause as well as the board.
My fascia is covered in aluminum. Can it still rot?
Yes. Water that gets behind the wrap can rot the wood underneath without it showing. We check the board itself.
Can animals get in through the fascia?
Yes. Rotten or broken boards leave gaps at the roof edge that birds and squirrels use to get into the attic.
Water coming in, or a roof to plan?
If it is leaking now, call — the phone is answered day and night. If you are planning a repair or a new roof, send the quote form with a few photos and we will come back to you.